The big news for the Imps is that Matt Rhead will partner John Akinde from the start in what looks to be unfamiliar 4-4-2 formation.

Having made an impact as a substitute on Tuesday night at home to Exeter, boss Danny Cowley has rewarded the front man with a rare starting opportunity.

One other change by Cowley sees Harry Anderson return, having served a three match suspension following his red card against Northampton. The wide man returns at the expense of Tom Pett.

Goalkeeper Matt Gilks makes his third start in City colors behind the tried and tested back four of Neal Eardley, Michael Bostwick, Jason Shackell and Harry Toffolo.

The Imps’ four man midfield features the aforementioned Anderson and Bruno Andrade out wide, with Michael O’Connor and Mark O’Hara in the centre. Danny Rowe, meanwhile, is the one who misses out as a result of Rhead’s inclusion, and incidentally doesn’t make the bench.